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Ratzlburg Castle Excavation Site

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Ratzlburg Castle Excavation Site

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Location: Überackern, Bezirk Braunau, Upper Austria, Austria

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1. Inn-Salzach View – Archaeological Site Ratzlburg loop from Überackern

25.5km

01:40

150m

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2. Sandbanks on the Inn River – Inn River Cycle Path loop from Julbach

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02:21

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3. Inn River Cycle Path – Sandbanks on the Inn River loop from Julbach

29.4km

02:05

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Heinz

October 14, 2022

The visitor can experience something here that can best be described with the catchphrase "romantic ruins".

In Oberrothenbuch there is a castle complex on a spur high above the Inn, which was probably built in the early Staufer period. The Ratzlburg was the former seat of the "Rohrer" family, who were very wealthy in our area at the time.

This site is archaeologically significant because the remains of a 12th-century castle have been preserved here without being overbuilt. The tower has an octagonal plan, which was rare in the northern Alps. The most important find, along with bone dice, was a gilded bronze fitting or piece of jewelry in the shape of a dragon.

In addition to the interesting historical remains, the castle area offers a wonderful view over the Inn to neighboring Bavaria.

Cyclists and hikers can rest at an octagonal table (the counterpart of the octagonal tower) and then delve into the history of this excavation by looking at the information boards.

Access to the castle complex (only possible by bicycle!) is well signposted: From the Weilhart Landesstrasse, turn right at the first junction (coming from Braunau) in Weilhartsforst and then immediately left again. The medieval castle complex is reached after about 400 meters on a forest road.

Source: oberoesterreich.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/400621/ratzlburg-ausgrabung.html

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Location: Überackern, Bezirk Braunau, Upper Austria, Austria

Ratzlburg Castle Excavation Site

1. Inn-Salzach View – Archaeological Site Ratzlburg loop from Überackern

2. Sandbanks on the Inn River – Inn River Cycle Path loop from Julbach

3. Inn River Cycle Path – Sandbanks on the Inn River loop from Julbach

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